St Michael's Church of England VA Primary and Nursery School
Voluntary aided primary school in Norwich (Norfolk).
Location
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Welcome to the website of the Pathfinders Federation. We are a federation of three primary schools and their attached nursery pre-schools all situated in rural north Norfolk. St Michaels CofE VA Primary and Nursery School St Michaels, located in Aylsham, is a nurturing educational environment inspired by Christian values.
The school serves children aged 3 to 11, offering both nursery and primary education. With a commitment to fostering each childs potential, the schools ethos encourages students to flourish as confident citizens. The recent Ofsted inspection in November 2023 rated the school as Good across all categories, reflecting its dedication to providing high-quality education.
Northrepps is situated in the scenic village of Northrepps, near the popular seaside town of Cromer, and is a small, friendly community school dedicated to providing high-quality education for children aged 2 to 11.
With a strong emphasis on individual growth and a supportive learning environment, Northrepps fosters a nurturing atmosphere where each child is encouraged to reach their full potential. Set amidst the tranquil landscapes of rural Norfolk, the school offers an inspiring setting for both students and staff.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
15 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Coding
- Computing
- Cooking
- Cricket
- Cross Country
- Dance
- Football
- Gardening
- Gymnastics
- Music
- Stem
- Swimming
- Textiles
- Yoga
- Forest School
Awards
2 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Eco SchoolsEnvironment
- Sing UpRecognised award
Key facts
- URN
- 121027
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- Constituency
- Broadland and Fakenham
- Setting
- Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (6 current, 5 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Rosemary Kett | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr Jeremy Marris Former | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Rob Hughes | Governor | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Karen Hutchinson | Governor | Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable) | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Miss Beth Middleton | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Jeremy Marris | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| The Revd CanonJulie Boyd | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Dr David Hibberd Former | Governor | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2024 · term ended 2025 |
| Mr Thomas Abbott Former | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2024 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Maria Williamson Former | Governor | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates | since 2024 · term ended 2025 |
| Mrs Abigail Needham Former | Governor | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates | since 2024 · term ended 2026 |
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 25 October 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Names are shown as published; there are no addresses or contact details. Current and former are worked out from term end dates when the page loads. Object or ask for removal · Report an issue with this record